Stel Furet builds relatable storylines amongst chilled blues-rock on his new EP, Human Nature Machine. Santa Cruz-based singer-songwriter Stel Furet has a natural ability for mixing thought-provoking lyrics with chilled-out rhythms and blues, and he does this very well throughout Human Nature Machine. With lyrics based around heartbreak, hope, reflection, and more, there is … [Read more...] about Stel Furet: Human Nature Machine – EP Review
Broods: Space Island – Review
Indie pop group Broods reinvent themselves and go to more emotionally charged places on their fourth studio album, Space Island. It’s been a couple of years since Broods released their latest album - 2019 in fact, in the form of Don’t Feed the Pop Monster - and ever since then, many fans of the group have been wondering when the duo would release some new … [Read more...] about Broods: Space Island – Review
Walking Apollo: You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc – EP Review
Walking Apollo discovers the lighter side of folk on the sunny and appealing, You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc. Walking Apollo is the brainchild of singer-songwriter and musician Buddy Taccolini. Being a new voice in the indie-folk scene, his new EP You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc, is the perfect intro to his open-hearted melodies and subtle arrangments, bought to life as … [Read more...] about Walking Apollo: You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc – EP Review
Khruangbin: Texas Moon – Review
Khruangbin glide into 2022 with an easy-listening evening-time EP Two years after the release of their upbeat, chilled-out EP Texas Sun, Texas-based trio Khruangbin return with its sequel, Texas Moon. The five-track EP sees the flourishing of a more funk-focused sound from a band whose genre has defied labelling in the past, having been categorised by critics as everything … [Read more...] about Khruangbin: Texas Moon – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th February 2022
We've got some corkers on you this week in New Music Fridays. From bluesy rock to chilled-out psychedelia to fuzzy guitar riffs, each track strikes right into your soul. As always, click the pics for a listen. GOON - Fruiting Body Inspired by a long walk on a rainy day along the LA river, Fruiting Body caresses the soul like a gentle summer stroll. As blooming … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th February 2022
Methyl Ethel: Are You Haunted? – Review
Methyl Ethel blend emotional themes with catchy synth-pop in their latest album, Are you Haunted? Australian outfit Methel Ethel are back with a surprise 4th album, the first release for Future Classic (Flume, SOPHIE). Brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb, the record showcases the band’s unique style with nine compelling tracks. Their impressive soundscapes include … [Read more...] about Methyl Ethel: Are You Haunted? – Review